It’s not often that the Antiques Roadshow “veil” is lifted, but recently Current.org published a must-read story that gives us a glimpse of the relationship between the appraisers and the show’s producing station, WBGH.  Read Conflicting appraisals: Minutes on Roadshow are pay enough for some here.

Here are the links (each one opens in a new window) to vintage Taxco silver jewelry appraisals on Antiques Roadshow:

Margot de Taxco Jewelry, ca. 1955

Taxco Silver Necklace & Bracelet, ca. 1950

And check out this link to a collection of 20th-Century Antonio Pineda Gold Jewelry that one lucky lady inherited from her parents, who were friends of Pineda’s.

Behind the scenes at Antiques Roadshow, and some vintage Taxco silver jewelry appraisals originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 27, 2012. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Vintage Fred Davis silver and onyx necklace. Photo: Heritage Auctions

Auctioneer’s description:

A FRED DAVIS SILVER AND ONYX NECKLACE
Fred Davis, Mexico City, Mexico, circa 1930
Marks: FD, SILVER, MEXICO
13-1/2 inches long (34.3 cm)
3.9 ounces (gross)
The necklace with alternating silver and onyx links, 3 additional links included for extra length. Estimate: $800 – $1,200.
In very good condition overall with surface scratches commesurate with age.

More details on this auction here.

Next, an Antonio Pineda bracelet:

Vintage Antonio Pineda bracelet. Photo: Heritage Auctions

Auctioneer’s description:

AN ANTONIO PINEDA SILVER AND OBSIDIAN BRACELET
Antonio Pineda, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950
Marks: (crown-Antonio-Taxco), (eagle-17), MADE IN MEXICO, SILVER, 22514
9 inches long (22.9 cm)
8.4 ounces (gross)
The cuff bracelet in a matchstick design with obsidian accents to alternating ends. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500.
Condition Report*: Very good condition overall with surface scratches commesurate with age.

Click here for the auction details.

And last, but certainly not least, an amethyst and silver necklace with matching earrings by Antonio Pineda:

Vintage Antonio Pineda silver and amethyst necklace with earrings. Photo: Heritage Auctions

Auctioneer’s description:

AN ANTONIO PINEDA SILVER AND AMETHYST TEAR-DROP NECKLACE AND EARRINGS
Antonio Pineda, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950
Marks: (crown-Antonio-Taxco) MEXICO, TAXCO, 970, 2; (eagle-17), 970
18 inches long (45.7 cm)
6.1 ounces (gross)
The tea-drop necklace with seven amethyst drops and corresponding earrings. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500.
Condition Report*: Very good condition overall with surface scratches commesurate with age.

Get the auction information here.

On the auction block: Vintage jewelry by Frederick Davis, Antonio Pineda originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on December 5, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

At the time of this posting, vintage Mexican silver jewelry for sale included a modernist necklace by Antonio Pineda, a sterling and amethyst necklace and earring set by Antonio Pineda (originally purchased in the 19502 from the maestro himself), a “Massive Architectonic Modernist” silver and tiger’s eye bracelet, and a modern cuff and earrings by Sigi Pineda.

Speaking of Sigi Pineda, here’s a pretty cool Sigi pendant that’s currently offered for sale (fixed price but the seller will entertain offers) on eBay:

Looking to buy or sell vintage Mexican or other silver jewelry? originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on May 1, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Vintage Antonio Pineda Silver Skeletal Fish Necklace, Earrings & Brooch. Photograph: Heritage Auction Galleries

Auctioneer’s description:

A MEXICAN SILVER SKELETAL FISH-FORM NECKLACE AND EARRINGS WITH ASSOCIATED BROOCH
Antonio Pineda, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1953.
Marks: (Antonio crown), 970, HECHO EN MEXICO
18-1/4 inches long (46.4 cm), 3.92 troy ounces
The necklace of addorsed fish with box closure, skeletal earrings are marked to one (Antonio crown) and other HECHO EN MEXICO 970, associated brooch is marked MAR 925 TAXCO. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500.
Condition Report*: in fine condition with surface scratches commensurate with age

The opening bid is $ 750. More photographs and bidding information here.

Vintage Antonio Pineda silver jewelry at April auction originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on March 24, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

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Most-watched vintage Antonio Pineda auctions on eBay originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on March 18, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Antonio Pineda sterling silver flatware service; Photograph: John Moran Auctioneers

From the auctioneer’s description:

Antonio Pineda was born in Taxco, Mexico to an old Taxquenian family in 1919. At the age of 14 he apprenticed with William Spratling. After eight years in Spratling’s studio, and becoming a master silversmith in his own right, Pineda opened his own workshop. His international reputation was established when his work was exhibited along side that of Georg Jensen and other renowned modernist silversmiths at the 1944 exhibition of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Pineda’s entire body of work displayed at that seminal show was purchased by Gump’s, which established a long standing relationship between Pineda and the high-end retailer. In 1953 he won the Presidential Prize at the first National Silver Fair and by 1956 his operation employed over 160 people. Pineda founded the Silver Museum in Taxco in 1988.

Antonio Pineda is best known for his modernist jewelry designs incorporating gemstones in unusual and creative settings. Utilitarian pieces such as hollowware and flatware sets by Pineda are rare. Provenance: Property from a Private Arizona Collection

Estimated Price: $7,000 – $10,000. Condition: Weight does not include steel-bladed dinner knives. Very good condition overall. General light marks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. Not monogrammed.

For more details about this lot and the auction, click here.

Tuesday auction features Antonio Pineda sterling silver flatware service originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on March 6, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Vintage Sigi Pineda fish pin Taxco, Mexico

The pin (above), which has received bids already, is Lot 1169 with the following description:

SIGI PINEDA MEXICAN TAXCO SILVER FISH PIN, L 2 1/2″
Marked 52 Sterling Made in Mexico Sigi Tasco with hallmark.
Starting Bid $ 50; Estimate $100 – $150

Vintage Antonio Pineda silver cuff Taxco, Mexico

Bids have been placed for the Antonio Pineda cuff (above) as well. It is Lot 1168 and described as follows:

ANTONIO PINEDA MEXICAN TAXCO 970 SILVER CUFF BRACELET
Having inset onyx designs and marked Silver Hecho en Mexico 970 with eagle and Taxco mark plus ZZ 718.
Starting Bid $200; Estimate $400 – $600

Photographs: DuMouchelles

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Antonio and Sigi modernist silver jewelry at upcoming auction originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on January 4, 2011. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Lot 1182 includes 18 pieces by Margot Van Voorhies Carr (Margot de Taxco):

Margot de Taxco Lot 1182

From the auctioneer’s description:

MARGOT OF TAXCO SILVER JEWELRY Eighteen pieces, many with enamel; Volute-link suite with black and brown enamel; scroll-suite with copper half-beads; coil ear clips with white and brown enamel; confronted wing necklace, blue enamel; enameled fan and leaf earrings; three circular ribbon brooches. 296 gs.” Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500. Starting Bid $500 

 Lot 1183 consists of 25 pieces by maestros such as Matl, Antonio Pineda, Los Castillo and Los Ballesteros:

Auction Lot 1183

From the auctioneer’s description:

MEXICAN SILVER JEWELRY BY MATL, ANTONIO PINEDA, ETC. Twenty-five pieces. Matl fringe brooch and earrings with turquoise, coral and amethyst in the Chinese style; Matl amethyst and turquoise necklace; moonstone cufflinks, green stone earrings and volute earrings by Antonio Pineda; two bracelets and three pairs of earrings by Los Castillo; Los Ballesteros link bracelet; Lopez Taxco pink ”opal glass” suite; Lopez scroll collar; unsigned sprung coil bracelet. 520 gs. Estimate $1,500 – $2,000. Starting Bid $750

All photographs:  Rago Arts and Auction Center

See larger image Mexican Silver Jewelry Details (Hardcover) By (author) Leslie Pia, Leslie A. Pina List Price: $89.99 USD New From: $70.99 In Stock Used from: $58.69 In Stock

Matl, Los Castillo, Pineda, Margot de Taxco and more in upcoming auction originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on November 23, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

Photographs: Jay Kielstock Auctions

Auctioneer’s description:
Approx. 18″ long, with 18 quarter moons, signed “Antonio, Taxco, Made in Mexico, YY456″, shipping fee will be added to invoice.  Starting Bid $200.  Estimate $800 – $1,000

See larger image Mexican Silver Jewelry Details (Hardcover) By (author) Leslie Pia, Leslie A. Pina List Price: $89.99 USD New From: $70.99 In Stock Used from: $58.69 In Stock

Auction for a vintage Antonio Pineda silver and enamel necklace originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on October 18, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This

 
Antonio Pineda Bracelet
Mexico, Circa 1950′s

From the seller’s description: 

Circa 1950′s. Beautiful architectural piece with spheres framed by opposing C’s, by famous Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda. This massive and elegant bracelet is highly desirable and is often referred to as the “ball bearing”. Pictured in “Silver Seduction”, Fowler Museum at UCLA, plate 42. 

Photograph/Dealer:  Woodard & Greenstein 

From the seller’s description:

A stylized sterling silver bracelet of swans with obsidian bodies by Taxco’s master silversmith, Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The bracelet is marked with Antonio’s crown hallmark, as well as the 970 silver mark and an impressed mark “Sterling Silver Mexico”. It also has the Mexican government’s eagle 17 mark guaranteeing sterling content. 

Photograph/dealer: Leah Gordon 

Antonio Pineda Modernist Silver and Amethyst Bracelet
Mexico, 1960

From the seller’s description:

This is an exceptional bracelet by the Modernist Master Antonio Pineda. This oval shaped, very wearable bracelet, has an interior diameter of 6 3/8″. The interior oval shape measures 2 1/4″w x 1 3/4″d. The highest point of the bracelet measures 1 1/8″h.

Photograph/Dealer:  DouglasRosin

Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda

“Antonio Pineda (b. 1919) is renowned for translating design elements evocative of Mexico’s past into often-astounding modernist silver jewelry, sculpture, and tableware. Perhaps more than any of his talented counterparts, he has been able to abstract and refine, producing elegant, spare, and geometric works that evidence a profound respect for the wearer…The over two hundred remarkable Pineda objects illustrated in this volume reflect the artist’s intense imagination and quest for technical perfection.”

See larger image Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda (Paperback) By (author) Gobi Stromberg List Price: $35.00 USD New From: $25.52 In Stock Used from: $27.23 In Stock

3 extraordinary vintage bracelets by Antonio Pineda originally appeared on Vintage Mexican Silver on October 13, 2010. Turn to Vintage Mexican Silver for the latest news about auctions and dealers in vintage Mexican silver jewelry and silverware, including mid-century modern and modernist design, William Spratling, Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Sigi and Antonio Pineda, Matl, Hector Aguilar, and other famous Mexican silver designers.Tweet This